This position impacts patient care and administers daily radiation therapy treatments to patients assigned to the treatment unit. Maintains records of daily treatment, reviews charts and participates in appropriate quality assurance practices. Participates in clinical instruction and evaluation of students in the radiation therapy program. Maintains all core and site-specific competencies as outlined by department.

Demonstrates necessary manual dexterity and psychomotor skills to operate and manipulate the mechanical motions of complex radiation-emitting treatment units. Works under stress and pressure.

Adapts without difficulty to changes in work schedule or assigned area as departmental patient load dictates.

Visually monitors patient for unusual reaction and events and reports same to radiation oncologist throughout the course of radiation therapy

Explains treatment procedure to the patient as it is performed communicating in a clear, concise voice; answers patient's and family's questions and defers those not within his/her competence to the radiation oncologist. Verbally reinforces radiation oncologist's advice to patient regarding reactions to treatment and their care. Recognizes patient's needs and responds to them appropriately. Refers patient to other allied health specialists, such as a social workers, dietitians and nursing

Quality Assurance Management:

Complies with departmental quality assurance practices.

Visually ascertains that consent forms for radiation therapy are in the treatment record and have been signed by the patient before administering the treatment.

Monitors and maintains daily treatment records and machine QA, inclusive of but not limited to the following: adheres to portal image review/approval guidelines as required by the department makes adjustments in field placement as needed.

Checks prescription, set-up instructions, new start procedures, and patient information in the record and verify system, etc. Reviews the records for any discrepancies between the prescription, treatment plan, and amendments.

Attends planning clinic as assigned.

Performs, monitors, and maintains mandatory quality control activities and documentation.

Competency Management:

Ensures that appropriate clinical skills are learned and maintained to support treatment and simulation delivery, the radiation therapist demonstrates and adheres to:

Facilitates learning consistent with expectations of documented competency level by attending lectures, seminars, and in-services to stay abreast of new techniques and to comply with licensure and competency requirements.

Utilizes resources and controls resources through careful management of supplies and equipment.

Effectively uses the experience and abilities of other staff members.

Willing to take instruction, discipline, correction, and guidance.

Demonstrates enthusiasm and shows initiative to begin, complete and improve all actions required to accomplish job.

Administers safe and accurate radiation therapy treatment.

QUALIFICATIONS

All of the following are required:

Graduate of a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) accredited program in Radiation Therapy or a suitable equivalent.

Certification and registration in Radiation Therapy by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Medical Radiologic Technologist license by the New Mexico Environment Department.

CPR/BLS certification.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

Requisition ID: 129887

Employment Status: Full-Time

Employee Status: Regular

FLSA: non-exempt, eligible for overtime, and is subject to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)